It means that people with disability in Australia finally have certainty that the NDIS is here to stay.

And it means we can now concentrate campaigning to make the NDIS the best it can be – the one that was promised by all sides of government.

Every Australian Counts campaign director John Della Bosca said the government’s announcement is welcome.

“The government has put its money where its mouth is and fully funded the NDIS. This is another victory for many who have fought so hard for this world-class scheme.

“We welcome the funding announcement and the government’s acknowledgement that the NDIS is every Australian’s responsibility – we all have a role to play.

“Until the further increase to the Medicare Levy is introduced we need to show Australia why this scheme is so worthwhile. To do that, we need to make it the best it can be.

“We never expected a scheme of this size to be implemented without issue – it’s time to turn our attention to those issues, like poor quality NDIS plans, to make the NDIS the one that was promised. A scheme that would greatly improve the life opportunities of people with disability and their families.”